Contents TABLE OF
MCs &
LIVE AUCTION PADDLE RAISE AUCTION & IN-KIND DONORS ANNUAL GIVING DONORS BOURBON RING TOSS AUCTION RULES CO-CHAIR LETTER 6 8 10 14 21 26 32 34
SPONSORS
EVENING Schedule
Atlantic Foyer
6:00 p.m.
Reception
Silent Auction
Atlantic Ballroom
7:15 p.m.
Welcome & Program
Lucia Almeida ,23 & Theodore Vardis ,23
Musical Performance
Karla Beard-Leroy & Jason Krumwiede
Live Auction Item #1 - Bar Service
Max Wolf, Auctioneer
Head of School Remarks
Dr. Lori-Anne Brogdon
Dinner
We,re Going to Be Friends,, by The White Stripes
Bea Waldron ,24 & Atticus Peterson ,24
Live Auction Items #2-7
Max Wolf, Auctioneer
Paddle Raise
Lauren Goldberg & Bhavan Suri
Max Wolf, Auctioneer
Atlantic Ballroom & Foyer
8:45 p.m.
Dancing, Ring Toss, Bar Service, and Dessert
Silent Auction Closes 10:00 p.m.
Bar Service Closes 10:45 p.m.
Event Ends 11:00 p.m.
BOARD OF Trustees
Michelle Kilkenney, Chair
David Laurenson, Vice-Chair
Flavio Arana, Secretary
Karen Dahlquist, Treasurer
Tom Valentine, At-Large
Ellen Best
Carrie Cochran Cohen
Janeen Hayward
Alanna Higgins Joyce
Jordan Kass
Ellen Kellogg
Roger Liew
Julian Perlmutter
Daniel Ryan
Bhavan Suri
Julia Vermylen
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Dr. Lori-Anne Brogdon
GALA CO-CHAIRS
Meredith Albert Jemsek
Jenni Sorenson
Padma Varadhi
GALA
Elizabeth Bennett
Lauren Bowles
Kat Cordell
Jennifer Cox
Jenn Gauri
Maggie Hale
Lisa Hall
Marci Jarog
Jordana Joseph
Alyssa Johnson
Nicole Klotz
Rachael Leckow
Julie Levenstein
Heather Mitchell
Erika Maschmeyer
Ami Nardi
Gina Ness
Monique Perlmutter
Sarah Rassey
Leah Rosemergy
Sarah Rudich
Megan Schrecengost
Jill Spencer
Bonnie Stanfield
Heidi Suprenant
Julia Vermylen
Megha Whiteman
of MASTERS
Ceremonies
&
AUCTIONEER:
EVENT DESIGNER:
Theo Vardis ,23
Lucia Almeida ,23
SPONSORS
CORPORATE SPONSORS
Emerald ($10,000)
Kirkland & Ellis
Emily and Ryan Bennett | Michelle and Ryan Kilkenney
Cole and Danelle Parker | Leah and Ben Rosemergy
Sapphire Sponsor ($2,500)
OneDigital Health and Benefits | Wintrust Wealth
Management | Legacy Professionals LLP | Northern Trust
Meridian Psychiatric Partners | A and N Mortgage
The Phelps-Hanson Kardosh Group (@properties)
FAMILY SPONSORS
Onyx Sponsor($2,500)
Lisa and Michael Cotton
Jordan Kass and Stacia Garriot Kass
Pearl Sponsor ($1,000)
Anonymous | Corrine and William Archbell
Zach and Leslie Archer | Sara Bradley and Jeffrey Grieb
Sara and Mike Cherney | Scott and Jen Christiansen
Anthony and Cortney DiNello | Meg and Karl Frey
Sumit Gupta and Paula Queen | Tiffany and Cole Hodgin
Dominic and Emily Hood | Andrew and Michelle Hranka
Erika and Jon Maschmeyer | Kyle and Jackie Mowery
Tom McCaleb and Sarah Murphy | Gina and Bill Ness
Christopher Novak and Mary Ellen Pavone | Julian and Monique Perlmutter | Elliott and Nadene Pessis
Louis and Sarah Rassey | Kristin Ross and Eero Pikat
Jordana Joseph and Glen Saltzberg | Matt and Megan
Schrecengost | Bonnie and Joseph Stanfield | Heidi and Jim Suprenant | Bhavan Suri and Bhavana Devulapally
Christen and Michael Walczak
Raise PADDLE
Thatcher Swanson Grant for Diversity and Inclusion
Core to our mission and strategic plan, Catherine Cook is driven to be a learning community reflective of the vibrant city in which we live. By building a diverse and inclusive school composed of people from many backgrounds and experiences, students will grow to be collaborative, empathetic leaders in our world.
Since 2018, the record-breaking generosity of Gala Paddle Raise donors to the Thatcher Swanson Grant for Diversity and Inclusion has supported Catherine Cook in reaching this goal. There are currently five students receiving the Grant, and we’re just getting started!
As we continue to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Catherine Cook will once again present the Thatcher Swanson Grant for
Raise PADDLE
Diversity and Inclusion as its Paddle Raise for our 25th Annual Gala. Grant recipients receive full tuition, Extended Day, and school lunches as well as funding towards After School Adventures/Athletics, materials, supplemental learning, and other programming that supports their full participation in all that Cook offers. Additionally, funds will support the ongoing development of our DEI/SEL curriculum, parent education, and professional development. Families who demonstrate significant financial need and identify with an underrepresented group in our school population (including race, ethnicity, religion, physical ability, sexual identity, or gender identity) can apply at any grade level and receive the Grant for all subsequent years they continue to qualify. The number of new recipients we can support in the coming years is dependent on funds raised during this year’s Gala Paddle Raise and beyond.
Thank you in advance for your continued generosity and support. The Thatcher Swanson Grant for Diversity and Inclusion would not be possible without you!
AUCTION IN-KINDDonors &
4 Star Restaurant Group
Abstract Painting
Elyse Adamo
Aire Ancient Baths
Allan J Grant and Associates, Architects
Maaike and David Almeida
Altitude Trampoline Park
Chicago
Megan Altmayer
Christopher and Natalie Andrus
Apache Camps
Flavio Arana and Matthew Kippenhan
Artists Frame Service
Avli Taverna
Avondale Bowl
Bark Box
BASH Sports Academy
Andrew Bean
Karla Beard-Leroy
Beautyhood
Rose Belcastro
Sara Bellick
Jeffrey Boggs and Lauren Silver
Jody and Keith Boutell
Bradford Portraits
Sara Bradley and Jeffrey Grieb
Erica Broder
Lori-Anne Brogdon
Broken English
Angel Brooks
Daniel and Leslie Brosk
Brunello Cucinelli
Ryan and Jennifer Buckley
Building Blocks Toys
Melissa Burcar
Brad and Kelli Burd
Katie Burrows
Kate and Eoin Callery
Emily Capers
Capital Genealogy
Terrie Carpenter
Catherine Cook School
Chicago Bears
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
City Mini Golf
Classic Kids Photography Club Lucky
Cog Hill Golf Club
Carrie and Josh Cohen
Kat and Adam Cordell
Kaitlyn Desai and Andrew Cosentino
Michael and Lisa Cotton
Cranberry Inn
Marisa Crema
David and Karen Dahlquist
Cara Davis
Anthony and Cortney DiNello
Randy Dippell and Diane Faunda
Dream Nights Slumber Parties
Cassidy and Alexandra Dugan
AUCTION IN-KINDDonors &
East Bank Club
Kim and Philip Edison
Jeff Edmonds
Etta
Jolene Fairchild
Fairmont Millenium Park
Hans and Sarah Fedderke
FELT Chicago
Daniel Fierro
First Step Fitness
Fred and Kristen Flather
Stacy and Ian Fleming
Julie Florida
Albert and Susan Flosi
Catherine Flournoy
Fox32
Kevin Freed and Anne Russell
Laura Friedman
Patrick Gall
Game On! Sports 4 Girls
Gather
Jenny and Amit Gauri
George the Salon
Gerber & Scarpelli
Photography
Kathy Gilmore
Gleim Publishing
Lauren Goldberg
Molly Golden
Goldfish Swim School
Irene and Joshua Goldstein
Sumit Gupta and Paula Queen
Kris Haines
Maggie and Dylan Hale
Lisa and Chandler Hall
Anne Hansen
Alana Harte
Janeen Hayward and Mark Koenig
Sarah Heaven
Hi-Five Sports Camp
Nicole Hillas
Jenni Sorenson and John Holmes
Home Chef
Emily and Dominic Hood
House Call Fitness
House of Color
Michelle and Andrew Hranka
Pavielle Hudson
i9 Sports
Calvin and Vanessa Jackson
Julie Jacobson
Meredith Albert Jemsek and Joe Jemsek
Joffrey Ballet
Andrew and Alyssa Johnson
Devere Jones and Missy Dolski
Jordana Joseph
Evan Jouzapaitis
Tim and Alanna Joyce
Judson and Moore
Whiskey Distillery
Lisa Kampwirth
Kate Taylor Interior Design
Emily Kennedy
AUCTION IN-KINDDonors &
Kidcreate Studio
Veasna Kim
Kinnikinnick Farm
Sunni Kitson
Nicole Klotz and Michael Pease
Koval Distillery
Jason Krumwiede
Rachel Krupsky
Mike and Liz Kruse
KSL Summer Camp
Lakeshore Sports and Fitness
Beth Lambert
Aaron and Rachael Leckow
Chu-An and Anh Lee
Julie and David Levenstein
Ilana and Eric Levin
Andrea Levoff
Lifeline Theatre
Bridget and Joshua Lohrius
Lou Malnati’s
Love Charlie
Cassie Leuken
Christie Lyons
Lindsay Madden
Motoko Maegawa
Jessica Majors Wintermantle
Mary Mallon
Marriott Theatre
Miguel Martinez
Erika and Jon Maschmeyer
Mathnasium of ChicagoWest Loop
Sarah Murphy and Tom McCaleb
Jaclyn McCutcheon
Midtown Athletic Club
Morning Bird Studio
Jacqueline and Kyle Mowery
Dan and Ami Nardi
Gina and Bill Ness
Elizabeth Niketopolous
Gigi Olmstead
Cynthia Olvera
Orangetheory Fitness
Old Town-Chicago
Oui Chef
William Peek and John Lynch
Monique and Julian Perlmutter
Ty Perry
Kevin and Stacy Peterson
Stephanie Pirishis and Jacobus Wijpkema
Platform Pilates
Play Toys and Books
Judy and Steve Pomerantz
Prada
Stephanie and Eddie Pryce
Pure Barre Old Town
Purple Monkey Playroom
Alex Quiroz
Sarah and Louis Rassey
Ravinia
Jessica Dunne and Brian Reshefsky
Revolution Brewery
AUCTION IN-KINDDonors &
Sophia Roberson
Roque Salon
Leah and Ben Rosemergy
Rowan
Sanders Fine Portraits
School of Rock Chicago West
Megan and Matt Schrecengost
Malcolm Scott
Sew Crafty Studio
Shakti Diversity and Equity Training
Shaw’s Crab House/LEYE
Slumberkins
Sojourn
Space 519/The Lunchroom
Jill and Clay Spencer
Bonnie and Joe Stanfield
Steve & Kate’s Camp
Blaire Strom
Stunning and Brilliant Events
Corrine Stutts
Sarah Suarez
Sugar Factory
Heidi and Jim Suprenant
Bhavan Suri and Bhavana Devulapally
Aaron Tantleff and Jill Sheiman
James and Dina Taylor
Tennis on Lake
The Field Museum
The Fitz Med Spa
The Logan Theatre
The Menomonee Club
The Schoolhouse
Thousand Waves Martial Arts and Self Defense Center
Jen Tomsheck
Allison Towsley
Ryan Trahey
Michael and Joanna Travalini
Triton College
Rob Troher
Twin Anchors Restaurant
Unicoi Art Studio
Tolga Uz and Marta Imbesi
Erica and Jeff VanDam
Padma and Harsha Varadhi
Heather Vardis
Lauren Walters
White Deer Run in Vernon Hills
The Wilde Family
Uduak Wilson
Wines For Humanity
Christine Wingo
Gina Workman
Your Story Film
Zanies Comedy Club
Auction LIVE
1 - Private Bar Service
Keep the good times flowing with private bar service for your table during the evening’s dinner and program with top shelf offerings, upgraded wine service, and a private server. Whether you’d like some variety in your wine options or your choice of classic cocktails, this is the ultimate little luxury while you support Catherine Cook!
Restrictions: Bar service only available to guests seated at the same table. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate.
Auction LIVE
2 - Party with Madonna
Get into the groove and vogue the night away at the United Center on August 10, 2023. Tickets for four (4) to dance and sing at this amazing concert - and if you really want to express yourself, why not dress up as your favorite Madonna era? Enjoy an iconic view of the stage from your box seats, along with your own lounge area, food, wine, beer, and private restroom. Tickets also include VIP parking passes. This concert isn’t one to miss, highlighting Madonna’s 40+ years of recording!
Generously donated by Jenni Sorenson and John Holmes
Auction LIVE
3 - 2023-2024 Catherine Cook Fast Pass
Be a Catherine Cook VIP! This brand new Catherine Cook Fast Pass offers concierge service in booking all After School Adventures (ASAs), Athletics, and ParentTeacher Conferences in the 2023-2024 school year, including advance registration! Dropoff and pick-up will also be a breeze with your parking pass to Cobbler Square parking lot. The Fast Pass gives you premier seating for on-campus events and assemblies, free coffee for a year from Dom’s Market, and special spirit swag! To round out this amazing pass, your family can enjoy a party for up to 15 people in the IDEA Lab, Gymnasium, or Rooftop with corresponding activities included. Go Cougars!
Restrictions: Fast Pass with parking pass valid only during School Year 2023-2024. Concierge service for after school programs and parent-teacher conferences must be utilized at least 24 hours prior to registration opening to the general public.
Auction LIVE
4 - Salut! Rare and High Point Wines
Prepare to delight your palate with a truly exceptional case of rare and highly rated wines. The average score (Robert Parker) is 99, including four (4) 100-point bottles. Vineyards include Saxum, Sine Qua Non, Turley, and more. This is truly a priceless lot, as many of the bottles are impossible to procure, let alone in the same case! Most of the vineyards represented have extensive waiting lists to buy wine, some as long as 10 years. Don’t let this lot pass you by, as you won’t see wines like this, all accessible together, ever!
Restrictions: Wine will be delivered from climatecontrolled wine storage directly to winner. Must be 21 years of age or older to bid.
Generously donated by Heidi and Jim Suprenant
Auction LIVE
5 - Travel in Luxury
Enjoy a seven (7) night stay at an Inspirato luxury residence in your choice of Costa Rica, Grand Cayman, Los Cabos, Rosemary Beach, The Hamptons, or Tuscany. Enjoy a dedicated service team to create a deluxe travel experience for your family and friends, as well as on-site concierge services, daily housekeeping, and more. No request is too big or too small for the Inspirato Care Team. All packages also include a one-year complimentary Inspirato Club subscription (valued at $7,200). Membership grants you access to a global portfolio of stunning vacation homes, unforgettable experiences, and exclusive privileges along with dedicated, personalized attention from the Inspirato Care Team. Pack your bags!
Restrictions: All residences are between two to four bedrooms and are subject to availability. Blackout dates may apply and vary by locations and dates selected. Must book travel by March 25, 2024.
Auction LIVE
6 - A Shop ,Til You Drop Like No Other!
You and 11 friends can come together for a private shopping experience and dinner in the Gold Coast. On a date of your choosing, you will gather at Brunello Cucinelli for an exclusive after hours shopping session followed by an additional intimate shopping excursion at Prada (just down the street), with sneak peeks at next season’s collections. Both locations will provide sips and bites to enjoy while perusing their gorgeous showrooms! Finish your amazing evening with a private dinner with wine pairings at Le Colonial. Experience the best that the Gold Coast has to offer with your favorite friends!
Generously donated by Prada, Brunello Cuccinelli, and Heidi and Jim Suprenant.
Organized by Jordana Joseph.
Auction LIVE
7 - Watch the Tennis
Greats Battle it Out
The U.S. Open is what many consider the greatest tennis event in the world and the highest annually attended sporting event with more than 800,000 fans! Devoted tennis fans and sports junkies alike come out to watch the best players, in one of the best games, in one of the best cities in the world - New York City.
Enjoy two (2) Promenade tickets (level 300) for the Women’s and Men’s Finals in September 2023 (dates to be announced). A three (3) night hotel stay is included with tickets!
Restrictions: Reservations are subject to availability, blackout dates, and major holidays. Reservations must be booked 60 days in advance of travel. Purchases through charity fundraisers are non-refundable. Certificates can not be resold or replaced if lost, stolen, or destroyed. Ground transportation is the responsibility of the winner unless otherwise stated.
BOURBONRing Toss
8:45-10:00 p.m.
3 Throwing Rings for $25
Try out your throwing arm at the Bourbon Ring Toss. Bourbons $50 and up could be yours if your aim is true. Much like bottle tosses at your favorite carnival, if you manage to get a ring around the neck of the bottle - the bottle is yours! The Bourbon Ring Toss takes place after the program.
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ANNUAL
Giving
Gifts as of March 16, 2023
Anagnost Society
Gifts of $20,000 to $29,999
Zach and Leslie Archer*
Suzie Desai and Roger Liew*
Bhavan Suri and Bhavana Devulapally*
Benefactor Society
Gifts of $15,000 to $19,999
Michael and Lisa Cotton*
David and Karen Dahlquist*
John Holmes and Jenni Sorenson*
Nat and Ellen Kellogg*
Linda and Dennis Myers+
Founder Society
Gifts of $10,000 to $14,999
Lori-Anne and Alan Brogdon*
Eoin and Kate Callery*
Joshua Cohen and Carolyn Cochran Cohen*
Megan and Stephen Cohen*
Philip and Kimberly Edison*
Jordan Kass and Stacia Garriott Kass+
Michelle and Ryan Kilkenney*
Jon and Erika Maschmeyer*
Dan and Ami Nardi*
Craig and Michelle Palmer*
Erica and G.P. Palsis*
Monique and Julian Perlmutter*
Matt and Megan Schrecengost*
Don and Sandra Schwarz*
Heidi and Jim Suprenant*
Matthew K. and Julie Simon*
Julia and David Vermylen*
Trustee Society
Gifts of $5,000 to $9,999
Anonymous (6)
Shannon Abloh*
Flavio Arana and Matthew Kippenhan+
Chadd and Elizabeth Bennett*
Daniel and Leslie Brosk*
Ryan and Jennifer Buckley*
The Burns Family*
Dave and Merri Chandler*
Sara and Michael Cherney*
Jeff and Megan Chessare*
Taylor and Timothy Cook*
Kat and Adam Cordell*
Marta Delgado and Sam Nandi*
Nathan and Kami Davis*
Anthony and Cortney DiNello*
Randy Dippell and Diane Faunda*
Molly and Paul Drinan*
Cassidy and Alexandra Dugan*
Meg and Karl Frey*
The Gettman Family*
The Grabinski Family*
ANNUAL
Giving
Cory and Katharine Hebenstreit*
Dominic and Emily Hood*
Carolyn Jaw and Steve Chertow*
Tim Joyce and Alanna Higgins Joyce*
Devere Jones and Missy Dolski*
The Kaeding Valentine Family*
Chandra Kanluen and Ted Kanluen*
The Kmeid Family*
Mark Koenig and Janeen Hayward*
Kim and Max Kort
The Laurenson Family+
Anh and Chu-An Lee*
Thomas Linguanti and Olivia Tyrrell*
Katie and Glenn McMillan*
Heather Mitchell and Matthew McDowell*
Kyle and Jackie Mowery*
Gina and Bill Ness*
Matt Nice and Jessica Ludwig*
Christopher Novak and Mary Ellen Pavone*
Cole and Danelle Parker*
Maya and Matt Perone*
Megan Poetzel and Derek Rank*
Casey and Matt Ray*
Jennifer Rice*
Matthew Rice*
Jenn and Don Richman*
Ben and Leah Rosemergy*
Jill Sheiman and Aaron Tantleff*
Geoffrey Smith and Catherine Stewart*
Collin Smyser and Maria Scherer*
Joanna and Mike Travalini*
Jeff and Erika VanDam*
Spencer and Lauren Worley*
Head of School Society
Gifts of $2,500 to $4,999
Anonymous (4)
Shibani Baluja and Mike Wiletzky
Shelly and Ron Banks*
Terri and Scott Baron
Julie and Dan Baumeister*
Adam and Devon Beane*
Heather and Jeff Becker
Paul and Elisabeth Beerkens*
Ellen Best and Gregory Zrazik+
Ben Clark and Casey Boll*
Ryan Buterbaugh and Kristen Deaton*
Leah R. Bruno*
Brad and Kelli Burd
Alexis and Zachary Cogswell*
Andrew Cosentino and Kaitlyn Desai*
Jennifer Cox
Chris and Michelle Delaney*
ANNUAL
Giving
Anusha Dhasarathy*
Kelly and Gini Dietrich*
Kristen and Fred Flather
Ian and Stacy Fleming*
The Focht Family
Irene and Joshua Goldstein*
Sumit and Paula Gupta*
Stuart and Shelly Hanfling^
Sabir and Amber Hashmy*
Marta Imbesi and Tolga Uz*
Andrew and Alyssa Johnson*
Shawn and Anna Kinder*
Nicole Klotz and Michael Pease*
Haakon and Thuy Knutson*
Margaret and Serhan Kovuk*
Yvonne Lee and Andrew Leeson*
Greg and Kristin Leos*
Scott and Christe Lyons*
Christine and Mark Melendes*
Chris and Michelle Meyer*
John Morris and Brooke Torrenga
Jean and Chuck Murphy*
Nichole Panje*
Nilay and Sonal Parikh*
Michael and Shannon Piotrowski*
David and Denise Poole
Douglas and Archana Potters*
Jeffrey Ralson and Rebecca Rokos*
Pratyasha Rath and Sudesh Kulkarni*
Sarah and Lou Rassey*
Conor Reidy and Whitney Stevens*
Lindsay and Bryan Renshaw
Katie and Bryan Robinson*
Julia and Bill Ross*
Brian and Sarah Rudich*
Renee and John Salomon*
Stacy Shafer Peterson and Kevin Peterson*
Matthew and Dora Snyder
Mark and Michal Solovy*
Rob and Myca Stahl
Bonnie and Joe Stanfield*
Linda Suleiman and Quentin Youmans*
Dina and James Taylor
Elizabeth and Jonathan Tunney
Katharine and Andrew Tuthill*
The Waldron Family*
Meng Wang and Jing Yang*
Nathan and Cara Wetters*
Tim and Abby Wheeler*
Shana Whitehead and Charles Parekh*
The Wilde Family*
Jason and Amy Williams*
Yu Wue and Fei Qu*
Pacesetter Club
Gifts of $1,250 to $2,499
Anonymous (2)
Chris and Natalie Andrus
Carrie Beyer and Adam Zysk
ANNUAL
Giving
Lauren and Randy Bowles
Harold Cezar and James Thompson
Mike and Melissa Conroy
The Fedderke Family
Dylan and Maggie Hale
Chandler and Lisa Hall
Cole and Tiffany Hodgin
Mike and Randi Holzman*
The Jacobs Family
Diana and Chris Kantner
Josh and Allison Perlman
Steve and Judy Pomerantz
Kevin and Rita Powers+
Katarina Savic and Christopher Hield
Fran and David Schneider*
Martha Solares Moya and Alejandro Asali Michelsen
Jill and Clay Spencer
Jed and Kathryn Strong*
The Velez Family*
The Vujicic Family
Andrew and Molly Watkins
Lisa and Seth Wolkoff
Cougars Club
Gifts of $500 to $1,249
Anonymous (3)
Valerie Fribley Barnes+
Sara Bradley and Jeffrey Grieb
Madeline Brady and James Arogeti
Mark Bruker and Alicia Lisowski
Scott and Jennifer Christiansen
Newt Cole and Nicole Ruiz
Michelle and Scott Hanfling
Susan and Andrew Heglin
Michelle and Andrew Hranka
Kwany Lui and James Liu
Motoko Maegawa
Tomoko and Kiminori Matsuyama
Dave Murphy
Wayne and Shelley Norman+
Chris and Lindsey Papalia
William Peek and John Lynch
Eero Pikat and Kristin Ross
Daniel Ryan
Diana and Michael Sands+
Andrea and Paul Sill+
Lauren Silvers and Jeff Boggs
In honor of Sylvan Boggs
Corrine Stutts and Kim France
Christen and Michael Walczak
Tiffany and Tramaine Wells
Green & White Club
Gifts up to $499
Anonymous (6)
Elyse and Brad Adamo
Megan Altmayer
Kaiyen Arana^^
Tavi Arana^
Lindsay Bartlett and Patrick Pantelis
Sara Bellick
Erica Broder
Melissa Burcar
ANNUAL
Giving
Todd and Katie Burrows
Emily Rose Cohen
Paul Colucci
Marisa Crema
Cara Davis
Barbara Dawn
Emily DuPont
Ma’ayan Eckstein
Beth Ekelof
Jolene Fairchild
Daniel Fierro
Kevin Freed and Anne Russell
Patrick Gall
Jim and Cindu George
Andrew and Kathy Gilmore
Lauren and Alan Goldberg
Devin Green
Anne Hansen
Alana Harte
Heather Haukness and David Bertram+
Mackenzie Huntington
Meridian Jackson
Julie Jacobson
Lisa Kampwirth
Emily Kennedy
Veasna Kim
Niki Kotsapouikis
Mike and Liz Kruse
Alex and Jessica Ledesma
Rachel Levin^^
Lindsay Madden
Mary Mallon
Jannis and Miguel Martinez
Jacyln McCutcheon
Katie McDermott
Alex McMachen
Anu and Pravin Muniyappa
Gigi Olmstead
Cindy Olvera
Edmund Pryce
Brian Puerling and David Recksieck
Rachel Pujol
Mollie and David Rattner+
Sophia Roberson
Joshua Rosenberg
Joe Silberman
Malcolm and Mindy Scott
Dana Stewart
Blaire Strom
Brian and Jen Tomsheck
Allison Towsley
Ryan Trahey
Robert Troher
Gina Workman
Corporations and Foundations
Abbott Laboratories
AmazonSmile Foundation
CC Industries
Columbia Threadneedle
IBM
Goddess and the Baker
JLL Community Connections
JPMorgan Chase
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Microsoft Corporation
PepsiCo
ANNUAL
Giving
Publicis
SAP
Varde Partners
WellsFargo
William Blair and Company
* indicates families that have given at or above the “Gap” level for their child(ren).
^ indicates a Catherine Cook grandparent, relative or special friend.
^^ indicates a Catherine Cook Alumnus/a.
+ indicates a Catherine Cook Alumni Parent.
We have made every effort to include all donors who have made pledges. If we have omitted your name in error, please accept our sincerest apologies and contact us so that we can include you in the next posting.
Rules AUCTION
A personal bid number will be assigned, and a bidder card will be given to each guest. Bid card and number are distributed at time of registration and should be used for all Auction bidding.
Values of items listed are donor’s retail price estimates of fair-market value. Values are not set by Catherine Cook School. For information on the deductibility of individual items, check with your personal tax advisor.
All sales are final. There are no refunds. Except where specified, item winners may not ask the donor or Catherine Cook School for exchanges. Purchaser agrees to abide by any applicable restrictions. Unless otherwise specified, items must be claimed and/or used within one year from the Gala date.
Payments must be made in full on the evening of the Gala. Payment may be made by check, credit card, or cash. For ease of checkout, please provide credit card number prior to or upon registration. Purchases will not be released without payment.
Auction items are non-transferrable without the express written consent of the donor.
Catherine Cook School, the Gala Committee, and Radisson Blu are not liable for auction items not removed by successful bidder at the conclusion of the evening. Special arrangements for pickup may be made at time of purchase.
By buying any item, buyer waves all claims for liability against Catherine Cook School and the donor of the item, property, or service. Neither Catherine Cook School nor the donor is responsible for any personal
injury or damage that may result from use of the item, property, or service sold.
Purchasers are bound by precise restrictions specified by the donors of vacation homes and/or condominiums. Terms are non-negotiable. Please read specifications and limitations carefully. Unless otherwise noted, dates and times should be arranged between the donor and purchaser. Successful bid of a vacation home or condominium is non-transferrable. Any damages incurred to vacation home or condominium during stay of purchaser are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
Live Auction Bid Procedures
Bidder must signal the Auctioneer or one of the designated spotters. Bidder should be prepared to give the spotter their bid number if requested. Auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw an item from consideration if the opening bid is in her opinion incompatible with the item’s value. Upon the final call of the Auctioneer, title to an item will pass to the highest bidder, who then assumes all rights and risks thereof.
Silent Auction Bid Procedures
Guests may bid on silent auction items by using their designated GiveSmart link. Initial bid for an item must be at least $1 higher than the previous bid (in the case of items on which bidding has not yet taken place, bid must be equal to or greater than the minimum opening bid). If the closing bid does not represent at least the required minimum increase over the previous bid, it will be voided. Please review bids carefully. At the scheduled closing times, GiveSmart will close the auction; no further bidding will be permitted after this time. Winning bids will be entered by a cashier into each purchaser’s file.
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The year was 1998. Titanic was the number one movie, Apple released the iMac, the Bulls had their second three-peat championship, and Seinfeld aired its final episode. Catherine Cook was a modest sized school with 166 students housed in a singular building. In the spring of that year, the community came together and the very first Cook gala was celebrated.
While Catherine Cook School has existed for far longer, the past 25 years have seen tremendous growth to our school. Through the endless support of parents, faculty, staff, and the Board of Trustees, we have increased the size and diversity of our student body, added new spaces to support our growth, and we have continued to celebrate the academic, athletic, and philanthropic achievements of the community.
We are so excited to celebrate this evening with everyone wrapped in green and white. We especially want to thank the members of the Gala Committee who volunteered countless hours to make this event a success. Congratulations and good luck to the 2024 Gala Co-Chairs! With the continued generosity and support of our community, we look forward to the next 25 years!
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